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	Rothesay Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Rothesay Castle stands in a prominent position in the centre of the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
		Rothesay Castle was again taken by the Norse, this time under the personal command of Håkon IV, in 1263.
		The Norwegian attacks had shown that Rothesay Castle was not the impregnable fortress its builders had hoped, and in the last decades of the 1200s it was significantly strengthened with the addition of four circular towers projecting from the walls and a gatehouse on the northern side of the castle.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /bute/rothesaycastle/index.html (819 words)

	Historical perspective for Rothesay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		New Rothesay church, at the W side of the bay, was originally erected in 1800 as a chapel of ease at a cost of œ1300, and contains 830 sittings.
		Rothesay was a burgh of barony from an early period, and became a royal burgh in 1400 by charter from Robert iii., who also conferred grants of landed property and various privileges.
		The castle of Rothesay gave title to the first dukedom which existed in the Scottish peerage, and continues the title to the British sovereign's eldest son as a collateral for Scotland to that of Prince of Wales for England.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory551.html (4122 words)

	Town of Rothesay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rothesay is situated in the Kennebecasis Valley, a quick 15 minute drive east from the City of Saint John.
		Rothesay and the neighbouring town of Quispamsis are serviced by Regional Fire and Police departments.
		Rothesay residents are supplied by a combination of municipal water system and private wells, along with a combination of municipal sanitary sewer system and private septic systems.
	www.town.rothesay.nb.ca (565 words)

	Rothesay Accommodation Index - Rothesay, Scotland UK
		Rothesay is the capital of the Island of Bute, on the Firth of Clyde just off Scotland’s Ayrshire coast.
		Rothesay is a pleasant town, lying in an attractive bay sheltered by low wooded hills, on an island famed for its gentle landscapes and peaceful way of life.
		Rothesay was besieged by Vikings in 1230 and once more in 1260 when it fell into the hands of Haakon IV of Norway.
	www.scottishaccommodationindex.com /rothesaypics.htm (681 words)

	Rothesay Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rothesay - Declared a Royal Burgh by King Robert III in 1400, home of wealthy Victorian industrialists and popular tourist resort - Rothesay has played many roles over the centuries, and each is reflected in the town's architecture.
		Mary's Chapel - The medieval parish church of Rothesay served as a cathedral of the Isles in the 17th century.
		Rothesay Castle is a remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work.
	www.aboutbritain.com /towns/rothesay.asp (721 words)

	Rothesay Castle - Isle of Bute
		Rothesay Castle sits squarely in the middle of the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
		Rothesay Castle was a favourite residence of Robert II, 1371-1390, who built the small chapel of St Michael in the courtyard.
		The castle was besieged by the Earl of Ross in 1462, and by the Master of Ruthven in 1527.
	www.isle-of-bute.org.uk /castle.shtml (798 words)

	Rothesay Pier
		The present Rothesay pier can be traced back to 1752, and although various quays existed prior to this they were of poor construction.
		The new quay ran seaward from the foot of Watergate along the line of what is now called the old pier, then curved eastwards, approximately where the entrance to the inner harbour is and terminated under the east end of the present pier.
		The same day the Rothesay Harbour Revision Order, 1983 became law, the Trust was dissolved and the harbour undertaking was transferred to and vested in the Regional Council.
	www.butesonsanddaughters.co.uk /pier.shtml (1097 words)

	Duke of Rothesay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The title Duke of Rothesay was the official title possessed by the Heir Apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Scotland.
		David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay, the son of Robert III of Scotland, King of Scots, first held the dukedom from its creation in 1398.
		The arms of the Duke of Rothesay quarters the arms of the Great Steward and of the Lords of the Isles and places the arms of the heir apparent to the Scots throne in the centre.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Duke_of_Rothesay (902 words)

	Rothesay Class Anti Submarine Frigates (Type 12 Modified)
		The Rothesay Class Frigates had a displacement of 2,380 tons and measured 370ft in length, 41ft in beam with a draught of 17ft.
		Rothesay was modernised between 1966 and 1968 at Rosyth.
		In 1985 Rothesay underwent a refit in preparation for her new role in the Dartmouth Training Squadron.
	www.btinternet.com /~warship/Postwar/Frigates/rothesay.htm (2766 words)

	Rothesay - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Bute, island in the Firth of Clyde, southwestern Scotland, separated from the mainland by a narrow, winding strait called the Kyles of Bute.
		Buteshire, former county, western Scotland; Rothesay was the county town.
		Born in Rothesay, Australia, on March 23, 1872,...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Rothesay.html (84 words)

	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Rothesay Castle
		Being on the edge of the area controlled by the Scottish king, Rothesay Castle was strengthened, possibly becoming built of stone (instead of earth and timber) for the first time.
		In the 19th century the Keepers of Rothesay Castle carried out some excavations and repair work and in 1900 the main hall on the first floor of the gatehouse was reconstructed.
		Rothesay Castle is unusual in Scotland in being built to a mainly circular plan form.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisit_rothesay.htm (1138 words)

	Rothesay Regional Police
		At the regular meeting of the Rothesay Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners on April 26, 2006, representatives of the Rothesay-Kings Rotary Club were on hand to present Chief McIntyre and Vice-Chair Danny Dobson with a $1500 cheque for the purchase of Drug Prevention Educational material to be used in the area schools.
		In addition, The Rothesay Regional Police and Fire Service would like to remind you that if you have not already done so, you should place a reflective civic number at the entrance of your property so that your home can be quickly located in an emergency.
		The Rothesay Regional Poice Force is still actively investigating the 1991 homicide of James Killam.
	www.rothesayregionalpolice.com (800 words)

	Rothesay Castle, Isle of Bute, Scotland
		Set in a moat on top of a flatish mound, Rothesay Castle is a good example of a circular curtain wall with 4 round towers.
		It was a favourite residence of Robert II, whose son made Rothesay a royal burgh in 1401.
		Rothesay was still important in the 17th century when it was held for King Charles and then Cromwell.
	www.castles.org /Chatelaine/ROTHESAY.HTM (320 words)

	Rothesay Parish Basic Planning Statement Adoption Regulation - Community Planning Act
		That area of land within the boundaries of the Rothesay Parish outlined in Schedule A is designated for the purpose of the adoption of a basic planning statement and is the area to which this Regulation applies.
		This request was followed by a request from the local service district committee of Rothesay Parish for a similar protection for the area under that committee's jurisdiction.
		A slope analysis of the Rothesay Parish Planning Area carried out by the Community Planning Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs revealed that most of the land within the area is relatively flat and mostly with grade ranges from 0 per cent to 10 per cent.
	www.canlii.org /nb/laws/regu/1985r.131/20040401/whole.html (1067 words)

	Duke of Rothesay (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The title Duke of Rothesay was the official title possessed by the Heir Apparent to the throne of Scotland.
		The title is named for Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, but is not associated with any legal entity or landed property, unlike the Duchy of Cornwall.
		The eldest son of the British Sovereign, as Duke of Rothesay, had the right to vote in elections for Scottish representative peers from 1707, when Scotland and England united into Great Britain, until 1963, when the UK Parliament abolished the election of representative peers.
	duke-of-rothesay.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (854 words)

	Rothesay Hotel
		The Rothesay is licensed to serve guests with alcoholic beverages, both in their rooms and in the lounge and with a quite extensive selection of drinks available.
		The Rothesay has a lovely 30 foot long heated swimming pool, which is free for guests use during their stay and with the temperature of 32 degrees centigrade brings a new comfort to the meaning of bathing, should you feel in need of additional pampering, pop into the sauna and relax further.
		The Rothesay is located a five minute stroll from the fairytale Highcliffe Castle, with gorgeous cliff top walks, views across the water to the Isle of Wight and award winning unspoilt beaches, leading to Keyhaven in one direction and Christchurch river in the other.
	www.newforest.demon.co.uk /Rothesayhotel.htm (632 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Rothesay targets the muesli market
		The marketing strategists are dispensing with Rothesay toon, great for a holiday "doon the watter", and replacing it with the natural and historical asset that has long been staring them in the face - Bute, the island.
		Rothesay may be making strides to change but proud memories of its past remain.
		I'm born and bred Rothesay and although I leave and return many times it's still where I call home There isn't much to do on the island for the young and I can sympathise with the kids mentioned but it is what you make of it.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/4791081.stm (2336 words)

	Rothesay Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		John and Stephanie Drew and family are delighted to welcome you to The Rothesay Hotel, which is set well back from the road on the edge of the village of Highcliffe, in the former grounds of Highcliffe Castle.
		The Rothesay Hotel is licensed to serve guests with alcoholic beverages, both in their rooms and in the lounge and a quite extensive selection of drinks are always available.
		The Rothesay hotel has a lovely 30 foot long heated swimming pool, which is free for guests use during their stay and with the temperature of 33 degrees centigrade brings a new comfort to the meaning of bathing, should you feel in need of additional pampering, pop into the sauna and relax further.
	www.rothesayhotel.net (555 words)

	Royal Rothesay
		Rothesay Castle, a moated, circular structure, captured by the Vikings in 1230, later became an island residence of the Scottish Stewart kings.
		Rothesay also offers a full range of leisure activities for the more sporting, including a fine swimming pool, superb golf course (Bute has three in all) and vast areas of parkland where youngsters can safely play.
		To the north of Rothesay, through the small community of Port Bannatyne lies Ettrick Bay, Bute's most accessible beach which is a relatively safe haven for able swimmers.
	www.visitscotland.com /library/royalrothesay (245 words)

	Rothesay
		Rothesay is a very nice early season dive when the river had just shed the ice and the beginning of the charter season is weeks away.
		In her days afloat, Rothesay was a paddlewheeler.
		She is quite broken up but the bow and the stern are still there (although flattening up fast) and the mid-ship sports nice dual boilers and the remains of a paddlewheel.
	www.wrecksandreefs.com /rothesay.htm (91 words)

	Rothesay, New Brunswick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rothesay is represented by a single ostrich feather in honour of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, who visited the area in 1860.
		The the heraldic symbol are combined on a common shield, representing the five communities that now constitute the town of Rothesay.
		Rothesay has adopted a flag that is unique in Canada.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-nb-ro.html (337 words)

	The Urinals of Rothesay, Isle of Bute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		These Victorian fixtures are located at the pierhead "Public Convinence" at Rothesay, Isle of Bute, just off the west coast of Scotland.
		Rothesay was once a very popular stopping off point/resort for the Victorians as part of the 'Island Cruising' circuit.
		Countless numbers of folks also remember it from a simpler time as a day trip destination, popular up to the late '50's, as city dwellers (Glasgow) would go 'Doon the Water'(Scots accent compulsory).
	urinal.net /rothesay (171 words)

	Rothesay-O
		Hence this rather libellous song on dear old Rothesay is sung with a kind of family affection.
		Largs, Saltcoats, Dunoon, Rothesay and Helensburgh were the big time, with dancing, entertainers, pubs, cafes and souvenir shops.
		In the 1920s, however, Rothesay and its neighbours, Gourock and Dunoon, provided music-hall comedians and singers with raw material for innumerable jokes and songs.
	mysongbook.de /msb/songs/r/rothesay.html (935 words)

	Rothesay Regional Police
		The Rothesay Regional Police Force is responsible for policing the Town of Rothesay and the Town of Quispamsis.
		In 1969 two more officers were hired by the Rothesay Police Department in order to look after policing duties for the Villages of East-Riverside and Renforth.
		The Rothesay Regional Police Force expanded again in 1998 when the six communities were amalgamated into the two Towns of Rothesay and Quispamsis.
	www.rothesayregionalpolice.com /history.cfm (311 words)

	The Fife Regatta - Rothesay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rothesay is a small seaside town situated on the Isle of Bute.
		Marina berthing will be available to the smaller yachts of the fleet, and others will need to anchor in Rothesay Bay.
		To get to Rothesay, the ferry service operates from Wemyss Bay every 45 minutes.
	www.fiferegatta.com /rothesay.htm (199 words)

	TransGlobe -- Rothesay, New Brunswick Apartments For Rent — Search Rothesay, New Brunswick Apartment Rentals.
		Rothesay is a Canadian town located in Kings County, New Brunswick.
		Rothesay is, per capita, one of the most economically prosperous areas in the country.
		Located along the lower Kennebecasis River valley, Rothesay borders the city of Saint John to the southwest, and the neighbouring town of Quispamsis to the northeast.
	www.gotransglobe.com /residential/Rothesay.html (175 words)

	Rothesay Accommodation Index - Rothesay bed and breakfast, Rothesay guest house and Rothesay hotel accommodation.
		A handsome Georgian townhouse with magnificent seaviews in a peaceful location only a short stroll from the centre of Rothesay and ideally situated for all the towns amenities.
		Situated a couple of minutes' stroll from Rothesay pier and the town centre, the Commodore enjoys panoramic views over Rothesay Bay and the rolling hills of the Cowal Peninsula.
		Located in the centre of the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, our newly refurbished and modern hotel has wonderful views of the Clyde Coast and overlooks the beautiful Esplanade Gardens.
	www.scottishaccommodationindex.com /rothesay.php (380 words)

	Details of Rothesay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Located on the east coast of the Isle of Bute, Rothesay lies south of the Highland Boudary Fault which dissects the island and has given rise to craggy hills in the north and rich farmland to the south.
		Established as a Royal Burgh in 1401 by King Robert III, Rothesay has been a popular tourist resort for the last 200 years, with many fine examples of Victorian architecture throughout the town.
		Rothesay Castle, built in the early 12th Century, was the ancestral home of the Stuart Kings and the ruins of this unique circular stronghold can still be seen in the town.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/towndetails551.html (192 words)

	WHITBY and ROTHESAY class frigates
		The ROTHESAY class that followed these ships was nearly identical, with minor changes to the internal arrangement.
		Although four of the six WHITBYs were retired prior to 1980, the ROTHESAY class all underwent major refits to bring them up to the standard of the later LEANDER class which could also trace its lineage to the WHITBYs.
		Of the original number of planned ROTHESAYs, the final three were completed as LEANDER class frigates instead.
	www.hazegray.org /navhist/rn/frigates/whitby (1171 words)

	Isle of Bute - the Jewel in Scotland's Firth of Clyde
		Harbourside Apartments are situated right on the seafront in the heart of Rothesay, so we are well placed to provide a base for your holiday to our wonderful island.
		Grand Marine Court is situated on the seafront at Rothesay, with uninterrupted views over Rothesay Bay, on the beautiful Isle of Bute.
		The property sits in approx 1 acre of walled landscaped garden, with extensive panoramic views from Rothesay to Arran.
	www.isle-of-bute.com (707 words)

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